Massage Therapy

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

MASS101R: Basic Massage Theory and Application

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 3 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 2
This course introduces the massage therapy student to the history and theory of massage. It includes skill development in the art and science of massage therapy. This course consists of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on treatment. The students will be working on each other under the direct supervision of a certified, licensed massage therapy instructor. The course involves learning the fundamentals of giving a full body massage. Draping techniques are covered thoroughly to ensure client comfort and modesty. Indications and contraindications, the basic physiological effects, hygiene, professional appearance, sanitation procedures and equipment needed are covered. NOTE: During the first month of the course of study, each student will be required to have had a full body massage by a licensed massage therapist and present documentation by the therapist. The student is responsible for costs associated with this treatment. )
Prerequisites

Matriculation in the Massage Therapy Program

Corequisite Courses
MASS102R

MASS102R: Human Body I

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
This course is designed for students studying to become professional Massage Therapists. The content is designed to coincide with the development of manual skills, connecting the study of the human body with the practice of massage therapy, with a focus on the mind/body connection.
Corequisite Courses
MASS101R

MASS103R: Human Body II

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
This course is designed for students studying to become professional Massage Therapists. The content is designed to coincide with the development of manual skills, connecting the study of the human body with the practice of massage therapy, with a focus on the mind/body connection. This course focuses on the muscular system.
Prerequisite Courses
MASS102R
Corequisite Courses
MASS121R

MASS104R: Human Body III

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
This course is designed for students studying to become professional Massage Therapists. The content is designed to coincide with the development of manual skills, connecting the study of the human body with the practice of massage therapy, with a focus on the mind/body connection. An overview of the structure and function of the body systems and the effects of the sympathetic nervous response are covered.
Prerequisite Courses
MASS103R
Prerequisites

(or corequisite)
Matriculation in the Massage Therapy Program

MASS105R: Massage Essentials

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 2 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 2
Massage Essentials covers important topics such as professional communication, self-care, the therapeutic relationship, confidentiality, evolution of massage, and the effects of massage on the homeostasis. These topics are as important as a Massage Therapist’s hands-on skill.
Prerequisites

Matriculation in the Massage Therapy Program

MASS110R: Introduction to Eastern Massage Therapy

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 1 Lab Hours 1 Lecture Hours 1

Introduction to Eastern Massage Therapy familiarizes the student with fundamental concepts and a variety of techniques used in Eastern Massage Modalities. The student will study key concepts of Eastern Massage Theory and learn various techniques and patterns it practices.

Note: This is a 5-week course comprised of 1 lab hour and .667 lecture hours.

Prerequisites

Matriculation in the Massage Therapy Program

MASS101R pre/co-requisite

MASS111R: Introduction to Spa Techniques

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 1 Lab Hours 1 Lecture Hours 1

This course will familiarize the student with spa treatments and the various types of spa facilities that offer them. The student will study and practice the basics elements of four spa treatments.

Note: This is a 5-week course comprised of 1 lab hour and .667 lecture hours.

Prerequisite Courses
MASS101R

MASS112R: Massage Modality Course

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 1 Lab Hours 1 Lecture Hours 1

Massage Modality courses offer students an opportunity to explore a variety of massage techniques of their choice.  Each course will cover basic theory, application and safety techniques of that modality.  Students are required to take 4 sections of MASS112R during completion of the massage certificate. 

Note: This is a 5-week course comprised of 1 lab hour and .667 lecture hours.

Prerequisite Courses
MASS101R

MASS117R: Massage Business Practices I

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 1
This course is designed to equip the student with the skills to present themselves professionally in an employment setting. Students will create resumes, cover letters, practice interview skills and attend a Massage Therapy Employer Panel.
Prerequisite Courses
MASS101R

MASS118R: Massage Business Practices II

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 2 Lecture Hours 2
This course is designed to equip the student with the business skills needed to practice professionally, either as an independent massage practitioner or as an employee. The student will develop a business plan, marketing materials, and other products that have practice ‘real world’ value.
Prerequisite Courses
MASS117R

MASS121R: Intermediate Massage Theory and Application

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 3 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 2
This course focuses on health care massage, postural dysfunction and outcome based treatment planning. Assessments, mechanical and reflexive techniques, hydrotherapy and endangerment sites, designing the massage treatment and the body/mind connections will be introduced. Topics to be reviewed are body mechanics movement, history, client expectations, indications and contraindications.
Prerequisite Courses
MASS101R
MASS102R

MASS126R: Massage Rules and Ethics

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 1
This course focuses upon specific ethics of the profession of massage, as exemplified in various codes of ethics of major massage organizations and New Hampshire Rules and laws governing massage therapy and therapists.
Prerequisite Courses
MASS105R

MASS140R: Massage Capstone

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 3 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 2
In this research-based course students will integrate all learning to-date to create a safe and therapeutic outcome-based massage treatment specific for clients with common conditions. Common conditions, their causes, contributing factors, cautions and contraindications will be addressed.
Corequisite Courses
MASS104R
MASS130R

MASS192R: Massage Professional Experience

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 2 Lab Hours 6

This course provides practice hours of massage as required by the State of New Hampshire for licensure. The student will apply new learning to assess the needs of the client to develop a massage treatment that meets the unique needs of that client. The faculty advisor will assist students in the learning process and will be on duty during the course. Students will meet with the faculty supervisor as needed throughout the semester for feedback and review. Students are required to show evidence of a liability policy additional to the college liability policy, which covers them when they are conducting massages independently (i.e., not directly supervised by a college faculty).

Prerequisite Courses
MASS121R
Prerequisites

(or corequisite)

MASS195R: Massage Practicum

Class Program
Massage Therapy
Credits 1

This course completes the NH State Requirement of at least 125 hours of practice massage for licensure. The student will be integrating all prior learning to thoroughly assess clients’ needs and design a massage treatment that is effective for each client. Forty five hours of massage therapy will be performed with a variety of clients at an approved practicum site and documented as required by NH standards.

Other/Practicum Hours: 3 (45 total clock hours)

Prerequisite Courses
MASS192R
Corequisite Courses
MASS130R